CAMBODIA AND VIETNAM TOUR 9 DAYS

EXCITING TRIP IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS

Classic tour

An exciting classic tour

This itinerary will come into effect from January 1 to December 31

Destinations

Siem Reap, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay

From $ / Person

Siem Reap/Hanoi/Ha Long

If you have less than two weeks and are planning to travel to Indochina, and dreaming of an exciting holiday, take this tour at any time of year to experience the best of  Cambodia and Vietnam

What to see in Cambodia and Vietnam? This 9 day trip to these two beautiful countries will present the tremendous history and architecture in the temple complex of Angkor, the majesty of the natural landscape in Ha Long Bay and the wonderful balance of modern city and traditional culture within the various districts of Hanoi …

Enjoying the incredible modern and historical beauties , it would be an unforgettable combination on the trip to Indochina. Contact us to begin the first steps in your journey to distant lands, now no need to imagine.

PROGRAMME IN DETAILS FOR CAMBODIA AND VIETNAM TOUR 9 DAYS

Destination: Siem Reap/Hanoi/Ha Long

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide

 

Day 1: Siem Reap arrival (D, G)

Arriving at the airport, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel. You’ll have time to relax after your journey before a welcome dinner at a colonial building. Your overnight stay will be in Siem Reap.

 

Day 2: Siem Reap (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel. Then, we’ll visit the rest of the visiting at the “Chantiers Ecoles – Les Artisans d’Angkor” which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting.

Then continue to Wat Bo, a large, highly respected pagoda, founded in the 18th Century. Like the Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh, the vihear of Wat Bo contains unique wall paintings of the Reamker that are said to be late 19th Century. We also visit Wat Thmei (Killing fields) and we walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments

 

Day 3: Siem Reap (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel: We start the sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with colums, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple and the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. We explore this masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 4: Siem Reap (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel: We visit the floating village of Choueng Kneas, where you can find schools, restaurants, hospitals and much more on the great lake of Tonle sap. On the way back we visit Crocodile Farm. Afternoon, we start the tour to the Pouk district about 15 Km in the West of Siem Reap town you visit the silk farm, a fascinating farm/workshop where you can see the entire silk creation process including growing the food for the silk worms, breeding the worms, silk extraction and refinement, traditional kit dying pattern creation and looming. Retail silk and souvenir shop. On the way back we also visit War museum and continue to one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, surrounded by elegant French Colonial colonnades. Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 5: Siem Reap/Hanoi (B, G)

After breakfast, you’ll be free until transfer to the airport for your international flight to Hanoi. On arrival, pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel for check in.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit the stilt house of a famous Vietnamese artist to view his antique collection and restoration work. Next, you’ll visit the home of another talented painter to enjoy his lacquer and oil painting artwork. Finally, you’ll meet another artist who brush- paints Vietnamese traditional calligraphy. Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 6: Hanoi City tour (B, L, G)

An all day city tour, possibly including the Temple of Literature, (the first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th C), the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Ethnology Museum and the centre of Hanoi, including the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son temple and the bustling Old Quarter with a complex of architecture – traditional tube houses, religious buildings and the colonial houses. In the evening, you’ll have tickets for a performance of Cheo (an traditional music typical for the northern Vietnam). Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 7: Hanoi/Ha Long (B, L, D, G)

A morning drive to Ha Long Bay, (one of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Areas – the world’s largest marine “karst” landscape). Travel by traditional-style boat to some of the less well-known grottoes and caves. Includes swimming, fishing, hill (not mountain) climbing for Bay overviews, exploring sea level caves in a small sampan, etc. All meals will be provided on board and your accommodation will be on the boat in a twin room with en suite toilet and shower.

 

Day 8: Ha Long/Hanoi (B, L, G)

Morning cruising Ha Long Bay, followed by lunch and then return to Hanoi for an overnight stay.

 

Day 9: Hanoi departure (B, G)

After breakfast, you’ll be free until transfer to airport for your departure flight.

Price in US$ per person: 

Our price includes:

  • Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double room.
  • Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned car as specified in the itinerary above
  • Travel by private, air-conditioned car with an experienced, safe driver.
  • Boat cruise as mentioned. For Ha Long Bay, you’ll join other passengers on a high quality wooden boat with comfortable accommodation, good facilities and an experienced crew. The boat will be fully licensed and comply with current safety regulations.
  • The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary except leisure time
  • Lunches and dinners, as specified, in the good local restaurants, picnics where suitable restaurants are not available, and full board on the boat in Ha Long Bay.
  • Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
  • Government tax & service charge

 

Our price does not include:

  • One way international flight ticket: Siem Reap – Hanoi and airport taxes
  • International flight tickets and airport tax.
  • Visas
  • Other meals not mentioned.
  • Drinks, gratuities, tips and personal expenses.
  • Insurance.

 

Hotel list for Five Star standard:

  • Siem Reap: Angkor Palace Resort (***** first Cambodian-owned premier luxury five-star resort accommodation) or similar
  • Hanoi: Melia Hotel (***** modern high-rise building in one of Hanoi’s leafy boulevards in the city centre) or similar
  • Ha Long: Indochina Sails (***** one of luxury cruises in in Ha Long Bay) or similar

 

Hotel list for Four Star standard:

  • Siem Reap: Tara Angkor Hotel (**** 5km to Angkor, short ride to the centre of town) or similar
  • Hanoi: Sunway Hotel (**** comfortable boutique hotel 15 minute’s walk from the city centre) or similar
  • Ha Long: Ha Long Sails (**** very good quality wooden boats) or similar

 

Hotel list for Three Star standard:

  • Siem Reap: Casa Angkor Hotel (*** conveniently location, 10 minutes drive to the world famous Angkor Temples) or similar.
  • Hanoi: Thang Long Opera hotel (*** city centre, walking distance to Hoan Kiem Lake) or similar
  • Ha Long: Ha Long Sails (**** very good quality wooden boats) or similar

If, at the time of booking, any hotels or rooms in the list above are fully booked, we will endeavour to find accommodation of a similar standard elsewhere. If the only available accommodation is of a higher or lower standard, we will revise the price accordingly and consult you immediately.

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